Failed surgical abortion mumsnet Sep 6, 2024 · I contacted them with an online form and received a phonecall back the next day. I didn't have any sedation, and only had local anaesthetic as an injection into my cervix. Among the successfully completed abortions 44% were 8 weeks or less and 6% were less than 6 weeks. So I went to my medical abortion appointment on the 5th July. UnMN hugs Mar 5, 2020 · Finally how long have others had to wait between a consultation and a surgical abortion? This pregnancy wasn’t planned and I’m devastated I’m in this position but don’t feel that continuing the pregnancy out of guilt is a good enough reason so I’m wanting to terminate it as soon as I can before I become more emotionally invested and Mar 14, 2017 · Private messages My feed My Lists Nov 21, 2023 · Well, it is a miscarriage. Jun 4, 2024 · I had given birth, natural birth, to three kids and nothing compares to that pain, nothing at all. Some minimal pain which was managed with painkillers and I recovered quickly from the GA. I wasn’t given any pills before my surgical ablation and it was done very quickly. And originally baby's father was going to help out, he has now made it clear he won't. Nov 12, 2023 · Hello, i had a medical abortion at 8 weeks through bpas, I passed some large clots and bled for a few days so thought everything had gone as it should, I did the pregnancy test that they sent 3 weeks later which turned out positive, contacted bpas and went to a clinic for an assessment, they told me I was still pregnant and now 14 weeks I couldn’t believe it. Oct 27, 2017 · I can't help on the practical side as I had a surgical abortion at a fairly similar time. Really scared. Jan 15, 2021 · I had a surgical abortion when I was 17. I am sad. Places wait weeks to get back to you just to say they don't receive funding for surgical abortion (which is required after 10 weeks) or their nearest clinic is in Bolton I'm from London. The clinic I went to have advised me not to keep the baby but I can't help feeling that it's fate. Jul 22, 2018 · Hi all so I came to decision to have an abortion it was difficult but I have 4 beautiful kids already and I am in too much pain to care for another one. The decision to have it was fairly straight-forward. I had read horrible stories about medical abortions and I knew it wasn't for me. Oct 30, 2019 · I'm 23 and my contraception failed me, so did the morning after pill. Oct 1, 2017 · I don't even know where to post this and I'm all so new. I am financially strapped. I am now 13 weeks pregnant. They still went ahead with the medical abortion and i haemorrhaged 2 weeks later after retaining product . Nov 14, 2024 · Thank you. I hope you got this sorted soon 💐 May 10, 2015 · I had a surgical abortion yesterday at 8+2. Our contraception unfortunately failed. I'm 11+2 weeks and have a surgical abortion booked for tomorrow. There were about 5-6 other girls there at this point. But I really regretted it and I feel I can’t make my mind up to continue or not for reasons due to abnormalities. Jun 19, 2020 · I'm glad I found this thread (but sorry you are in this position). Warm baths, lavender spray, easy-to-digest/prepare food, a friend or two on standby. I know it feels like the baby survived against all the odds, but that doesn't mean the baby is still healthy. A friend had surgical abortion and was only sedated. Jul 9, 2023 · My pill abortion failed and see this post . Clinic said that if GA she'd have had to stay in London overnight. I'm booked in for a surgical abortion under GA to Nov 20, 2013 · I opted for a termination with my 4th child as myself and my partner decided it was the best thing to do for our family. The proper term for a m/c is spontaneous abortion, the only difference is that yours won't be spontaneous. Just be prepared for any outcome. Aug 20, 2022 · Hi, going threw the same myself I had a medical abortion at 8 weeks 2 days but only took 4 of the 2nd tablets. I bled heavily for 4 days and spotings went for 10 days too. Feb 20, 2018 · The idea of opting for this sort of abortion rather than medical abortion is that with medical abortion it can lead to heavy. Aug 1, 2020 · If you have no idea how far along you are the first step is getting a scan ASAP. I had gone off with a man more than twice my age. The fact you're getting a scan is great. Join pregnancy choices and discuss everything related to terminations and surgical & medical abortions. Apr 7, 2024 · Hi, so I had a medical abortion 5 weeks ago now, all my tests had been very strong postive since even the test from the clinic. I was in the actual room for only about 5-10 mins. The health advisor was lovely PIP: A study of 65,045 abortions performed in 5 freestanding surgical units over 100 months time found 46 cases of incomplete abortion. Log in to Mumsnet and join the conversation Jan 23, 2023 · @Heathernoll I finally got in touch with my GP who put a referral in for me to be considered for a surgical but unfortunately by the time this was all done I was 12 weeks gone so it was no longer an option as apparently that’s the cut off for surgical. I brought her home by train. It could also be residual hormones or retained tissue. Nov 1, 2017 · Had a scan today and it shows the abortion failed, the baby is still alive! And I'm 13 weeks. Feb 25, 2023 · Hi everyone, I am about to complete 8 weeks of pregnancy and have pregnancy abort due to no yolk sac seen at 7 week ultrasound. I was diagnosed with hyperemesis again in this pregnancy and knew i wouldnt be able to cope so i believe i made the right choice. The D&C also meant that everything was removed. Ramping and bleeding for up to 3 days afterwards. Children are wonderful yes, but bloody hard work, time consuming and expensive. Log in to Mumsnet and join the conversation May 3, 2024 · I have an appointment booked with the hospital next week for the pre-assessment and the 1st appointment to prepare for the surgical abortion. I honestly don’t know what to do. The pregnancy was quite far along and she decided to keep the baby. Jan 27, 2021 · I read for weeks about abortions etc and expected so much more bleeding and clots! I’m so worried about finding out I’m pregnant still in 3 weeks time! Does anybody have any advice? I know I need to wait another 2 weeks before I can test but I don’t want to get an infection or end up having to have a surgical abortion! Oct 6, 2024 · I had a medical abortion due to health issues. With all these, I was thinking the abortion was successful. Just what I want to hear. Without going into masses of detail I have health complications and another pregnancy wasn't advisable right now. Ended up having the surgery and I felt nothing. Mar 31, 2022 · Took tablets 2 weeks ago for a medical abortion and long story short they didn’t work. After the procedure I was fine. Jan 1, 2019 · Just wanted to post and say I feel your frustration. Took first pill 18/03 and then two lots on 19/03. Apr 13, 2015 · I had opted for a surgical abortion under general anaesthetic . Just looking for any advice, experience if I may. Sending you so much love, we can do this x Jul 3, 2024 · Places readily offer the pills 10 weeks and under but after that date is has been so HARD to get help with a surgical abortion. Feb 5, 2020 · Midwives strongly suggested she have a surgical abortion as they thought there would be defects. All that is showing is a yolk sack no heart beat . So if anyone has had a failed op, followed by a successful one, I'd love to hear about it. On my leaflet it said to take the test two weeks after taking the first pill which is what I've done. I actually opted for a medical abortion, which failed and now I'm waiting for a surgical one. Demand the coil is removed at the point they investigate properly for the failed surgical abortion. Nearly 3/4 were 8 week or less pregnancies (dating from last monthly period), 20% were 6 weeks or less. Oct 6, 2024 · Took the sensitive pregnancy test they provide 3 weeks post medical abortion it came up faint positive ; These are Amazon bought pregnancy tests I’ve taken today which are very strong. I really can't abort a 13 week old fetus, it's just too far along now. 2 weeks and had abortion 3. He convinced me to go through with it, which in hindsight was absolutely the right decision but but did fuck with my head for a good few years. I didn't have any pain during the abortion but did heavy bleed for a few days then light peroid type bleeding for a few weeks. I will be 11weeks 4 days on the day of the procedure. Jul 10, 2022 · Hi, so I thought I would post on here to get some advice. Now I think it hasn’t worked as the pregnancy test given with the treatment has showed positive. I have a personal medical termination horror story and would always recommend surgical, but mine were under general (one late missed miscarriage and my first of two terminations before they'd sterilise me). Get well soon. I am still pregnant and booked in for a surgical procedure next week. I appreciate you’ve “cost them money” but having an abortion shouldnt mean you’re bullied or forced into a contraception option which doesn’t work for you. I started bleeding about 3 hours after quite heavily for a few hours but by early afternoon and all of today I’ve barely had to change a pad. Nov 25, 2024 · Abortion is such a traumatic and emotional experience but please try and remember you were ok before this and you can be ok after this. Mar 1, 2021 · There was a thread on here not long ago and her termination failed meaning she had to repeat it - but surgical as she was further along. Hope it goes well OP whatever happens. The provider should provide you with lots of information. I answered lots medical questions and discussed options. Oct 9, 2023 · I had a medical abortion early this year using misoprostol 2 doses orally and 1 dose vaginally accompanied with oxytocin injection 💉, on 4 weeks old fetus. I’m not sure if they’d even let you do the pills one at this stage. And I’ve taken another digital today and it’s still 3+ I’m 4 weeks post abortion this Jul 14, 2011 · I had the surgical option nearly 18 years ago at the age of 24 after the pill failed and I was in and out the same day. I was 7 weeks. Those of you who have gone through surgical awake, you're very brave and strong. I was dated at 5 and 1/2 weeks on 16/03. As @Maray1967 says, the rest of the procedure if you had to go to hospital with an incomplete miscarriage is the same. Had to walk across a bit of London to get to station, and she was a bit out of it and I felt like a body guard ensuring she didn't get bumped into. Looking back though my pain threshold was not what it is now (been through labours now) and I just didn’t know what to expect. By the time I have that I will be 9 weeks and been waiting 5 weeks. I'm about 4ish weeks pregnant and have to have a surgical abortion because of some minor health issues, they won't take any risks. Took the first tablet Friday and the 4 yesterday. Whereas with a surgical abortion once it's done it's all done. May 4, 2019 · It may not be GA. Mar 6, 2023 · Hi there. I was wondering if anyone else has had a failed abortion and gone on to have the baby? Jan 15, 2018 · I had a surgical abortion 8 years ago. Aug 11, 2017 · To cut a long story short I agreed I would have an abortion as I know how hard it can be as a single parent. He is now 15 and absolutely fine! May 8, 2018 · You might have seen some of my previous posts I have had a failed surgical abortion. I was absolutely terrified beforehand but it was fine. Nov 15, 2021 · Following a failed medical abortion, I also had a failed surgical abortion it seems with 4cm of RPOC left in my uterus. I filled in a form about my medical history then waited to be called. My DS is 8 so there would be little common ground between him and the baby. 😔 I haven't had any pain not since the actual abortion took place. Get support and advice from a caring community. Was a long time ago but recall vaguely that pain afterwards was like bad period pain. You have so much more to see and do and experience in life and you have people in your life who love and value you. Then bled lightly for about ten days. Had anyone else had a surgical abortion around this time? Mar 18, 2018 · It’s your body and your decision. Also, HCG count has Jan 6, 2020 · I hope you're good today. I went for a medical abortion and took the tablets at just over 8 weeks. Apr 29, 2022 · I agree. On the first day, I passed out tissue, like heavy tissues, i mean. Nov 15, 2024 · OP, can you make sure you get a surgical one? That’s what I had at around 10 weeks, I believe the one where you take the pills is more painful and traumatic. Apr 21, 2022 · I'm having a surgical abortion at the beginning of May due to medical reasons. Please don't judge! The description may be a little gruesome and graphic so look away now. I had no pain and didn’t bleed much at all, I even worried for a couple of months that it hadn’t been done! I didn’t see the scan, they turned the screen away. Is there a chance it’s failed? Please be kind I’ve not stopped crying for weeks. Following a heavy period of bleeding of bright fresh blood, the tissue went down to 2. I’m really struggling I must of only been a week and a half pregnant as I’m now 5. Nov 29, 2023 · For my medical abortion (age 19) I was in extreme pain with very heavy bleeding, eventually admitted to a&e and then passed everything the next night whilst on a ward. How many weeks past abortion were you when had to take more tablets? Did you have a scan. Not regretful or guilty as such, just a deep sadness that it wasn't to be. At that point I’d have been 5 & 1/2 to 6 weeks. On the morning of my procedure, I arrived at the clinic at 9am. Aug 20, 2022 · I had a surgical abortion at about 6 weeks - it was about as early as they were willing to do a surgical one. All went ok and didn’t have much bleeding immediately after the procedure , however had a lighter than my usual fresh bleed around 8 days later that tapered off and turned to brown spotting. I also for record took a digital which is reading 3+ two weeks ago. Jul 2, 2023 · Hi Gina, I’m in a similar position. Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. However it has failed. Bled very heavily 4 weeks after and had positive pregnancy test. Do not accept the pills by post system without a scan first. One line is really strong and there is another faint line and now I'm worried it hasn't worked! May 18, 2018 · I had an abortion at 7/8 weeks I didn't have any cramps at all and only light bleeding nothing compared to the stories I've read about it so after waiting the 2 weeks i took the pregnancy test given from the hospital it came back positive they got me up for an appointment the same day and done a scan which showed the baby was still there and Feb 4, 2022 · Sorry to hear that you've been suffering with pain. Jan 10, 2019 · Thank you, I just feel like they’re trying to make me get a surgical abortion as the pills failed but from my point of view they’ve failed for a reason. You sound like you're afraid of the unknown with the surgical abortion, rather than actually wanting this pregnancy. It was really traumatic for her. For the surgical, I was only given laughing gas and I most definitely did feel pain, nothing close to delivering a baby, but still pain. I decided to opt for a surgical abortion rather than having to go through a medical abortion at home, I suffer with very painful periods so was advised the surgical option would probably suit me best. 5 weeks ago . The guilt I felt taking the tablets makes me worry how I will cope next week. I'm supposed to take the oral tablet in about 10mins (24hrs before appointment) and can find very little information on what happens after mifepristone. You wanted an abortion because you knew you weren't ready, nothings changed in that respect. I was 8/9 weeks when i had the abortion, i went for an appointment to discuss my options etc, and booked medical abortion. I went ahead with a surgical procedure at the beginning of October, I was 11 weeks pregnant. Dec 7, 2023 · It doesn't help that the doctors are strongly recommending the surgical route, but also warning me that the more surgeries I have, the greater the risk of uterine adhesions, which "may prevent future pregnancies". How are you now since having to have more tablets really feeling for you having to of had gone through that again. Am now almost 12 weeks pregnant with twins and booked in for a surgical abortion on Monday. Apr 18, 2017 · GP should be referring you for urgent scan! May be worth ringing where you had abortion for advice and follow up as if it's tissue may lead to complications, however if it is only hormone levels I had read that they can take up to 3 weeks to leave your system. Oct 29, 2017 · I found out I was pregnant, exactly a week ago - my period's often super temperamental and I'd waited for 2 weeks before taking the test! My boyfriend Mar 3, 2024 · So I’ve recently had a surgical abortion I was 12 weeks and 3 days I’ve been bleeding for a week and 2 days I very much regret my choice and decision, and for the people who have had surgical abortion and tried to get pregnant straight after I was wondering how long it had taken to conceive again? Feb 14, 2022 · I had an abortion 5th jan 2022 surgical, an now the grieve is getting worse the baby would have being due in 3weeks and I can’t help but feel sick to think of what I done I’m devastated, I’m in a loving relationship with 2 kids an at the time I was panicking because my last child was only 14months when had abortion an we as a couple just Jul 20, 2020 · So it's two weeks since I took my medical abortion pills. It's felt like forever and really difficult mentally and physically May 15, 2024 · I'm currently 15 weeks and 5 days and I've booked dozens of appointments since i found out at 7 weeks and this whole time i've not been Nov 21, 2019 · I had an abortion several years ago which was very painful, totally out of it, sweating, contractions, the lot. I underwent a surgical termination by local anaesthetic on 16 Feb. I also happened to have had both surgical as well as medical abortion. Dec 28, 2017 · I had an abortion recently (already have one DS 12mo) and am at college. Jun 9, 2015 · I had a medical abortion 4 weeks ago which I found out today has failed. I sadly had to take tablets to induce a missed miscarriage on Tuesday this week, have passed some clots, and am bleeding like a (light) normal period, but have really not had any pain to speak of Jan 9, 2021 · I had a medical abortion which was started on the roll at around 12 but br the time it got to doing it I was somewhere between there and 16 weeks. Mar 16, 2018 · considering a termination and they were very clear that if the medical abortion failed then surgical was the only route available as the pregnancy would be severely compromised by having taken the medication. There have sadly been many people who have become very unwell, and even a case of a woman who sadly died, due to taking the pills when being further along in pregnancy than they thought they were. I went for a private scan yesterday and the fetus is growing with a very strong heartbeat and my bleeding has basically come to a holt. One line means termination successful two lines mean it's failed. 5cm but the bleeding continued and it was not going away. qeerrl hatond ympfeho lcp inlzmvnv wbwibw uzraxp orix hqfn zbhpqxm